Place to visit
Fregattbacken, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Fregattbacken is a ski resort in Sweden (Stockholm). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 18 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort · Snow
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 43 km as the crow flies
- Website
- friluftsframjandet.se
- Coordinates
- 59.30772, 18.2759
What it is and where
Fregattbacken is a ski resort in Sweden (Stockholm).
It is in Stockholm, where this site lists 242 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.30772, 18.2759; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Snow places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Fregattbacken is December to February.
- JanBest time6:32
- FebBest time8:53
- MarPossible11:22
- AprBetter not14:10
- MayBetter not16:40
- JunBetter not18:12
- JulBetter not17:33
- AugBetter not15:15
- SepBetter not12:30
- OctBetter not9:48
- NovBetter not7:14
- DecBest time5:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- LännerstabadetHot spring bath1.5 km
- Toy Museum StockholmWorking life museum in Stockholm Municipality, Sweden1.7 km
- Abborrträsk Nature ReserveNature reserve in Stockholm, Sweden2.7 km
- BaggensfjärdenBay3.0 km
- Badplats EriksvikHot spring bath3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Snow
- Riksgränsen
- Hundfjället
- Hallstabacken: ski jumping hill in Sollefteå, Sweden
- Orsa Grönklitt: recreational facility in Orsa, Sweden
- Åre ski resort: ski resort in Sweden
- Tandå valley: ski resort
Every Sweden place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fregattbacken?
It is a ski resort in Sweden.
When is the best time to visit Fregattbacken?
December to February. In June there are 18 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47.
How do you get to Fregattbacken?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Lännerstabadet, Toy Museum Stockholm, Abborrträsk Nature Reserve. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
- Stockholm242 places to see in and around Stockholm, Sweden: Drottningholm Palace, Birka, National Library of Sweden. Best time: December to February and May to September.
- Snow48 places for snow in Sweden, from Riksgränsen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SwedenBefore travelling to Sweden: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but cash barely exists: many shops,…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.